Education IN South Africa August 2008 KAthy Johnson, Fran Umerski & - PowerPoint Presentation

Education IN South AfricaAugust 2008KAthy Johnson, Fran Umerski & Kyle Ward(Additional InformAtion added June 2013)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityNMMU is the largest higher education institution in the Eastern and Southern Cape20,000 students enrolled at seven different campuses (five located in the Nelson Mandela Metropole, and two in the beautiful city of George)The multi-campus structure enables NMMU to be closely involved with, and geographically closer to, the communities it serves. The main campus of NMMU is situated in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. The faculty are spread across the seven campuses, and in some cases programs are duplicated on more than one campus.

Port Elizabeth, South AfricaSE Coast1.2 million TourismMotor IndustryWarm Summer Mild Winter 34% unemployed

Port Elizabeth, South AfricaLocated on the South Eastern coast of Africa, this major sea port and tourist destination is set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, and is fondly referred to as the Friendly Eco-City. The city is the second largest city in terms of area and the fifth largest in terms of population in South Africa (1.2 million). The city is also an important center for the South African motor industry. Temperatures are moderate all year round with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level. Winters are mild and pleasant, and it is significant that water sports, even surfing, boardsailing and diving, are practiced year-round. In all, the visitor soon discovers that the climate is one major contributor to the reputation of the area as offering an outstanding quality of life. Port Elizabeth has many historical attractions.

Meetings with Teacher Candidates Driving directions to Kirkwood Students, Prof. Patrick Bean, NMMU, Shahzad Ahmad, Kathy Johnson, Kyle Ward, Fran Umerski, Vousi

Indian Ocean

Education in South Africa National curriculum; written in 1996 & 2005; 4 terms; schools rated on 200 criteria; receive A-E quintile ratings Tuition/fees; school uniforms; Primary = grades R-7; HS= 8-12

Education in South Africa Foundation Phase (R-3); Literacy, numeracy, Life Skills Intermediate Phase (4-6); Language, Social Science, Math, Science (Life & Physical), Life Orientation (careers) Phy Ed, HIV, Technology, Economics, Arts & Culture

Education in South Africa Senior Phase (7-9): must finish 9 th ; same as intermediate phase High School: Grade 10-12 is further education & training; fees required; up to 25 subjects offered, 10 subjects designated

Vice Chancellor Dr. Linda Baer Dr. Nicco Jost, NMMU Dr. Kathy Johnson, SCSU Shahzad Ahmad, SCSU Director Multicultural Student Services and SCSU students

Special Education SchoolsSegregatedCategorical20 year integration plan, now in year 8May close down the special educ. schools

Cape Recife Special Education school for children with physical disabilities, learning disabled, and students with ADHD Pre-K through grade 12 ECSE: Pre-primary group of 13 students, physical disabilities and at risk students Segregated school for children with disabilities

Mode of instruction: English Provide OP/PT therapy direct, with specific, well equipped areas Each student has an IEP, with annual IEP and comprehensive assessment

All certified teachers Diverse student body National curriculum, with adaptations

Merryvale Special Education School 300 Students 1 OT, 1 PT and 1 SLP

A great deal of functional skills are focused on White teachers

Very integrated school, balanced student body of white, colored and black students (these are terms/classifications used by South Africans to denote White, Black and People of other Ethnicities).  IEP’s for each student; just learning how to incorporate these into the student program

Westview High School 660 students Academics and skill based education

No IEP’s; programs are offered for all students students receive both the basic academic skills of reading, writing, math, and the technical trainings

Serves students with an IQ, as measured by a psychologist in Port Elizabeth, that ranges from 70-85 Students attend school through grade 10 Students receive a certificate of their trained “skills” in order to seek a job

Different technical trainings such as hair design, cooking, automotive, welding and sewing are offered

The school earns funds through renting two Brie (BBQ) areas: one with a pool, one with a dance area

Sheet metal work

Township SchoolsBlack and colored studentsVery large class sizeSome doing very poor, some doing wellSome have adequate supplies

Township School: Waldren AreaGrades 1-7 40-50 students per class Minimal community or NGO support All black school Every Friday children clean the school

Families of poverty from the township All black teachers

Bread and butter supplied daily to K-7; no lunch R-grade 3 Xhosa language ( Khosa tribe) mode of instruction; shift to English grade 3 Faculty from NMMU have been supporting

Khwezi Lomso:Township School Grades 1-9 Math & Science focus 1,700 students

Two large community gardens for the local families on the grounds of the school

Basketball offered as after school sport; only township school to offer School built their own BB court Township across the highway from school

Library: very small area, very few, old materials

All black student body Black and white teachers Tech Ed options: electrical, drafting, auto maintenance Chess club for students

Well funded by government High student success rate

Moses Madiba: Township School About 570 Students Moses Madiba was a freedom fighter School is right in the middle of the township Very limited teaching due to attitude of teachers

All teachers are certified Teachers drive in from Port Elizabeth Acting principal for past 2 years

All black students from the townships Very limited supplies and materials for students Have enough textbooks…but these do not align with the national curriculum

Toilets and Water Access Bathrooms were in dire conditions, due to no money to update and fix the plumbing

Regular Education SchoolsTuition: 4000-7000 R ($600 -860 USD)School Pop.: No longer all whiteSchools must raise $ for fundsSome schools perform below standards & some above

Settlerspark Elementary Pre-K (R) to 7th grade 425 students, 40% white and 60% black

School shifted in the last 10 years from all white to now majority black

Majority of white teachers Performing below standards; struggling with shift in student body

Mode of instruction: English Adequate materials and resources Very clean Very large school and grounds

Linkside High school Grades 8-12 Excellent sports facilities Extracurricular activities for students

670 students Three computer technology labs, leveled for students’ ability

Remedial classes offered About 5% go to university upon graduation National curriculum is followed

Kirkwood School 350 students R – 12 grades Language of instruction: Afrikaans Principal teaches classes in two other schools; black township and colored area school

Teacher Candidates (Special Educ.)Adrienna, Diana and Mike Majority of student body is white, but more integrated with some black and colored now coming Teacher Candidates stay in school dorm/hostel

Community village school about 1.5 hours from Port Elizabeth

Community Sponsors Student hostels available Some live on orange grove farms far away

Pearson High School;CAL Teacher Candidate Sarah M.

Pearson High School

Student Teaching OptionsCurrent Majors: Secondary; (Special Education may offer this opportunity again in the future. Option not available for SPED at this time. June 2013) Potentially open to all K-12 & 5-12 majors Schedule for CFS and Elem. Ed. does not coincide with methods/student teaching schedule at SCSU Schedule: Fall- Mid July to Late September Schedule: Spring- Late January to Late March

Contact information kejohnson@stcloudstate.edu; fwumerski@stcloudstate.edu;krward@stcloudstate.edu Thank you to OCE student workers Amanda, Lewis, Meggin, Nicholas and Erica for their work on this power point. Moon rise on Safari, South Africa